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    GeForce 840M vs GeForce GTX 460M

    When comparing GeForce 840M and GeForce GTX 460M, we look primarily at benchmarks and game tests. But it is not only about the numbers. Often you can find third-party models with higher clock speeds, better cooling, or a customizable RGB lighting. Not all of them will have all the features you need. Another thing to consider is the port selection. Most graphics cards have at least one DisplayPort and HDMI interface, but some monitors require DVI. Before you buy, check the TDP of the graphics card - this characteristic will help you estimate the consumption of the graphics card. You may even have to upgrade your PSU to meet its requirements. An important factor when choosing between GeForce 840M and GeForce GTX 460M is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.
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    GeForce 840M and GeForce GTX 460M are Laptop Graphics Cards

    Note: GeForce 840M and GeForce GTX 460M are only used in laptop graphics. They have lower GPU clock speed compared to the desktop variant, which results in lower power consumption, but also 10-30% lower gaming performance. Check available laptop models with GeForce 840M or GeForce GTX 460M here:

    GeForce 840M Laptops
    GeForce GTX 460M Laptops

    Main Specs

      GeForce 840M GeForce GTX 460M
    Power consumption (TDP) 33 Watt 50 Watt
    Interface PCIe 3.0 x8 PCIe 2.0 x16
    Memory type DDR3 GDDR5
    Maximum RAM amount 4 GB 1536 MB
    Display Connectors No outputs No outputs
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    • GeForce GTX 460M has 51% more power consumption, than GeForce 840M.
    • GeForce 840M is connected by PCIe 3.0 x8, and GeForce GTX 460M uses PCIe 2.0 x16 interface.
    • GeForce GTX 460M has 1532 GB more memory, than GeForce 840M.
    • Both cards are used in Laptops.
    • GeForce 840M is build with Maxwell architecture, and GeForce GTX 460M - with Fermi.
    • Core clock speed of GeForce GTX 460M is 321 MHz higher, than GeForce 840M.
    • GeForce 840M is manufactured by 28 nm process technology, and GeForce GTX 460M - by 40 nm process technology.
    • Memory clock speed of GeForce 840M is 750 MHz higher, than GeForce GTX 460M.

    Game benchmarks

    high / 1080p 1−2 2−3
    ultra / 1080p 0−1 0−1
    QHD / 1440p 0−1 0−1
    low / 720p 12−14 12−14
    medium / 1080p 3−4 5−6
    The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 460M in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 16% more, than GeForce 840M.

    Full Specs

      GeForce 840M GeForce GTX 460M
    Architecture Maxwell Fermi
    Code name N15S-GT N11E-GS
    Type Laptop Laptop
    Release date 12 March 2014 3 September 2010
    Pipelines 384 192
    Core clock speed 1029 MHz 1350 MHz
    Boost Clock 1124 MHz
    Transistor count 1,170 million
    Manufacturing process technology 28 nm 40 nm
    Texture fill rate 17.98 16.1 billion/sec
    Floating-point performance 863.2 gflops 518.4 gflops
    Memory bus width 64 Bit 192 Bit
    Memory clock speed 2000 MHz 1250 MHz
    Memory bandwidth 16.02 GB/s 60.0 GB/s
    Shared memory - -
    DirectX 12 (11_0) 12 API with Feature Level 12.1
    Shader Model 5.1 5.1
    OpenGL 4.5 4.5
    OpenCL 1.2 1.1
    Vulkan 1.1.126 N/A
    CUDA + +
    Bus support PCI Express 2.0, PCI Express 3.0
    SLI options +
    Bitcoin / BTC (SHA256) 92 Mh/s 33 Mh/s
    Laptop size medium sized large
    Optimus +
    GPU Boost 2.0
    GameWorks +
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